From northern Spain’s Asturias region comes La Llave Asturiana — a striking traditional throwing game where precision meets power, and every success rings out with the clear sound of metal on metal. At the 2026 European Sport for All Games in Limerick, visitors can step up and try this iconic community sport for themselves.
Players throw metal discs, known as fichas, at a vertical metal target called the llave (the key). A clean hit scores points — and that unmistakable clang signals a perfect strike. Taking turns from a marked line, competitors aim to build the highest score over several rounds. Simple in format yet demanding in skill, La Llave Asturiana offers a hands-on taste of Asturias’ proud sporting heritage in a fun and welcoming festival atmosphere.
